International Management Institute, New Delhi

International Management Institute, New Delhi
Other name
 IMI New Delhi
Motto ′Shaping global leaders for tomorrow′
Type Private Business School
Established 1981
Chairman Sanjiv Goenka
Dean Bhimaraya Metri
Manaswini Acharya
Abhishek Nirjar
Deepak Chawla
Director Bakul Harshadrai Dholakia
Location New Delhi, India
28°32′20.9″N 77°10′52.27″E / 28.539139°N 77.1811861°E / 28.539139; 77.1811861Coordinates: 28°32′20.9″N 77°10′52.27″E / 28.539139°N 77.1811861°E / 28.539139; 77.1811861
Campus Urban, B-10, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi
Affiliations AMBA,SAQS, AICTE, ITEC
Website www.imi.edu

International Management Institute, New Delhi, known as IMI New Delhi is a private business school located in New Delhi, India.[1] Established in the year 1981, it was India's first corporate sponsored business school.[2] Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, is the Chairman of the IMI Governing Committee.[3] Dr. Bakul Harshadrai Dholakia, former Director General of IIM Ahmedabad, is the current Director General of the IMI New Delhi.[4] IMI New Delhi is located in Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi, India; its other campuses are located in Kolkata and Bhubaneshwar. It is one of the seven B-schools in India to have received an accreditation from the international accreditation agency, Association of MBAs (AMBA). The b-school publishes an international business journal, Global Business Review[5] with Sage Publications.

History

Entrance to the Academic Block

IMI New Delhi, established in 1981, is India's first corporate sponsored business school.[6] It is sponsored by India’s corporate business group RPG Enterprises. IMI New Delhi was launched in collaboration with International Management Institute, Geneva (currently International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Lausanne). In 1984, IMI New Delhi launched its first 52 weeks Executive MBA program, Post Graduate Programme in International Management (PGPIM) which is now known as the Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management.[7] The year 1993 witnessed the launch of the two year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme, recognised by AICTE.[8] Subsequently, the PGDHRM and PGDM (B&FS) programs were launched in 2006 and 2014, respectively.[9] Dr. Pritam Singh was the previous Director General of IMI New Delhi.[10]

Accreditation

IMI New Delhi is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), London and is among only seven Business Schools in India to achieve this accreditation.[11]

It has been awarded the SAQS Accreditation by the Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA).[12]

The courses have been approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), India.[13]

Rankings

IMI New Delhi is consistently ranked among the 'Top Private B-Schools' in India. The school was ranked 9th in the Business Today B-School Rankings (2015) and 6th in the rankings published by National HRD Network,[14] of India, 7th by the 2013 edition of CNBC-TV18's Top B-Schools in India[15] and 11th in Outlook India's Best Business Schools 2013.

Rankings (Publisher) 2013 (Overall Position) 2014 (Overall Position) 2015 (Overall Position)
NHRD - People Matters[16] 6th 6th 8th
CNBC-TV18 7th[17] NA NA
Business Today 10th[18] 9th[19] 9th
Outlook[20] 11th 11th 13th
Business World 12th[21] 11th NA
Hindu Business Line (MBA Universe.com) NA 12th 12th

Academics

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

The two-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management is the flagship programme of IMI New Delhi.[22] It is designed to prepare students for careers in industry. The programme is approved by AICTE and accredited by AMBA and SAQS (South Asian Quality Assurance System). IMI New Delhi follows the trimester system with the academic calendar beginning in June and each trimester being of 11–12 weeks duration.[23]

Post-Graduate Diploma in Management - Human Resources (PGDHRM)

Started in 2006, the programme prepares a cadre of HR professionals equipped with appropriate values, perspective, and competencies to become managers in developing a culture of excellence in the organisation.[24] The programme is approved by AICTE and accredited by SAQS (South Asian Quality Assurance System) and AMBA.[25]

Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Banking and Financial Services (PGDM - B&FS)

In 2014, IMI Delhi launched a two-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Financial Services approved by the AICTE.[26] IMI New Delhi’s two year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Banking & Financial Services) is designed to prepare students for a career in the banking and financial services industry. The programme equips students with strong conceptual skills to manage banking & finance related businesses in an integrated manner.[27] The emphasis is on developing a holistic manager with a vision to take on the challenges of the future in a socially sensitive manner. [28]

Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (EXPGDM)

Started in 1984, this 15 month full-time programme is designed for experienced executives who wish to take up leadership roles in the industry or have been identified by their organisations for such roles. The programme provides general management and functional area orientation with emphasis on international and cross-cultural exposure.The programme would provide an opportunity for personal as well as professional growth through a rigorous interactive learning environment including a 5-week International study module.The programme is approved by AICTE and accredited by SAQS (South Asian Quality Assurance System) and Association of MBA’s (AMBA).[29]

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

The programme includes intensive formal courses as well as individually pursued self study courses on special topics and research programs. The Research Scholars are expected to work closely with the Institute’s well known faculty, both inside and outside the classroom. The FPM is designed to prepare students for careers in research, teaching and consultancy in technical and theoretical disciplines underlying business administration. It is approved by the AICTE.[30]

Management Development Programme

IMI New Delhi conducts management development programmes (MDP) for all levels of an organisation. MDP programmes are structured to suit an organisational need and the duration varies depending on the gap, area of management and orientation requirement. The institute uses various methods like Case studies, Role play, Business games, Simulation, work outs, Expert Interview Interaction Method(EIIM) and Industry Expert Sharing Method(IESM) which gives an understanding to the participants in taking real-time decisions in similar situations in their own organisations. IMI has conducted training in various thrust areas covering Employee Development, Strategic B2B marketing, Global Leadership, Benchmarking etc. IMI is involved in Management and Executive Development programs at various levels in organisations such as ITC, ONGC, Hero Honda, Indian Oil Corporation, Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki and many more.[31][32]

Faculty

‘CNBC-TV18's India's Best B-Schools’ ranks IMI New Delhi 4th in terms of ‘Intellectual Capital’. The faculty at IMI New Delhi comprises several renowned professors. The current faculty strength stands at 58. The exhaustive faculty list is provided on the official IMI New Delhi website.[33] IMI has attracted and continues to attract eminent scholars, academicians, practicing managers and administrators as adjunct faculty. It has therefore acquired considerable flexibility in offering a wide choice of elective course.[34][35]

International Alliances

To incorporate global perspective in its academic curriculum, IMI, New Delhi has partnered with over 25 international business schools and universities across different parts of the world. The Institute has years of collaboration with IMI Geneva (currently IMD Lausanne), the McGill University of Canada, Manchester Business School, U.K.

IMI, New Delhi entered into a strategic alliance with the Manchester Business School (MBS) in 1995. The MBS-IMI, India linkage operated under the Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) scheme of the British Council for faculty development, better administration, upgradation of library facilities, conduct and dissemination of research. This resulted in publications that were discussed at seminars in both New Delhi and Manchester. IMI, New Delhi’s alliance with ESC Rennes International School of Business, France currently offers a Student Exchange Programme. The institute along with University of Austria, Graz also has an understanding for student exchange. It also has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, for student and faculty exchange programmes and joint research, including the executive development programme.[36]

Other International Academic Partners of the institute are: Albany State University, Georgia, USA; ESSEC Business School, France; Frankfurt School of Finance and Management; George Mason University, USA; Grenoble Ecole de Management, France; IDRAC Business School, France; Korea University, Korea; Louvain School of Management, Belgium; Rotman School of Management, Canada; Thunderbird School of Global Management, USA; University of Newcastle, UK; University of Maryland, University College, US; Westminster College, USA; Kedge Business School, France; FIA Business School, Sao Paulo; and Nyenrode Business University, Amsterdam, Netherlands.[37]

IMI New Delhi has received UNDP assistance for promoting internationally oriented management education.[38]

Facilities and Resources

The IMI New Delhi Campus includes an amphitheatre as a central node around which the academic block, residence blocks and recreational facilities are all located.[39] The academic complex consists of lecture halls, the Tata Chemicals Computer Centre, BOC Executive Training Room, RPG Auditorium, Williamson Magor Library, Faculty Chambers and Administrative offices.[40] The Williamson Magor Library and Information Service (WMLIS) has a stock of about 22000 volumes covering business and management, and also related areas.

Student Life

Student Council

The mission of the Student Council of IMI New Delhi is to nurture and enhance the reputation of the Institute within the student fraternity, corporate world and society in general. The Student Council is a democratic body.[41] All its representatives are elected by students of IMI New Delhi. Presently, the council consists of five members each with a distinct position of responsibility : General Secretary, Joint Secretary, Event Secretary, PGDM Course Representative and PGDHRM Course Representative.[42] Secretaries of all clubs and committees of IMI New Delhi are executive members of the Student Council. The council acts as an interface between the management and students. The council manages and organises Conventus, the signature annual management conclave of IMI New Delhi. The council acts as a single point of contact of students of IMI New Delhi with external agencies interested in connecting with the student community.

Committees & Clubs

There are several student-run clubs and committees in IMI, New Delhi.[43] The Student Council acts as an overarching body that ensures coordination and cooperation of all the clubs and committees of the institute.

Corporate Relations Committee

The Corporate Relations committee[44] at IMI, New Delhi is a student driven body which is responsible for building and strengthening corporate relations with organisations. It facilitates the recruitment process for the students which include Summer Internship, Laterals and Final Placement Process. It organises Business Thought Leadership (BTL) Series wherein Corporate Leaders are invited to address the students and enlighten them with their enriching industry experience.

Alumni Relations Committee

The Alumni Relations Committee[45] is responsible for strengthening the bond between IMI, New Delhi and its alumni to establish a mutually beneficial relationship. It works to update the school’s alumni database and in keeping the alumni updated with the happenings in the school. Apart from inviting the alumni for the summer and final placement processes, the committee also organises its flagship event, the National Annual Alumni Meet and regular chapter meets in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Dubai.

Branding & Media Relations Committee

The Branding and Media Relations Committee[46] works on various verticals like admissions and media coverage. The committee communicates and brands through various tools like blogs (life@imi),[47] twitter[48] handles, Facebook[49] pages among others. The committee members master in content writing, design tools, website management, blogging, public speaking, vendor management, emceeing and event handling amongst many other specials; the committee delivers the power of imagination at IMI, New Delhi.

The Marketing Club

The Marketing Club[50] enhances the overall development of member students by facilitating the development of skills such as event organisation, pitching to the corporate and content writing. It organises the event, ‘Excalibur’, a National level case study competition, during ‘Kritva’, the Annual Management and Cultural Fest of IMI, New Delhi, amongst other events.

The Finance Club

The Finance Club’s[51] activities explore the various verticals within finance including stock markets, investments, equity research, financial policies etc. In terms of the specific activities, the club conducts workshops and speaker sessions wherein the students get an opportunity to interact with the industry experts and stalwarts of the corporate sector.

The Operations Club

The Operations Club[52] is the student initiative to promote the fields of Operations, Supply Chain, Operations Research and Manufacturing Studies and activities allied to these areas. The Operations Club is renowned for its area professors, creativity, dynamism and intellectual content. ‘Ranneeti’, the Operations Club’s flagship online strategy warfare event at IMI, New Delhi’s annual cultural event ‘Kritva’, is one of the most keenly followed events in the college.

The Human Resources Club

The Human Resource Club[53] at International Management Institute, New Delhi, works in the field of Human Resource Management and organises several events throughout the year. In association with the Alumni Relations Committee, it organises ‘SIP Coffee’, which is an interaction wherein, the alumni are invited to provide valuable insights about the various new facets of HR functions.

The IMAC Club

IMAC[54] is one of the functional clubs of IMI, New Delhi which focuses on Information Management, Analytics, Mobility and Consulting. It started in year 2014 and has an objective to make students aware of the rapid changes and innovations taking place in the field of information technology and analyse how such developments can be leveraged in the corporate world effectively.

The Cultural and Diversity Club

The Cultural Club[55] organises cultural events. The Annual Management and Cultural festival of IMI, New Delhi – Kritva is the flagship event of the Cultural Club. Apart from this, the club organises festivals like Lohri, Holi, Independence Day, Republic Day, etc.

The Entrepreneurship Cell

The E-Cell[56] is the student-run Entrepreneurship Cell of IMI, New Delhi which aims at fostering the entrepreneurial spirit among the young students, by exposing them to the challenges of starting a new venture. It conducts various workshops, speaker sessions and other events for aspiring entrepreneurs.

The Economics and Strategy Club

The Economics and Strategy club[57] of IMI, New Delhi aims at increasing knowledge, fostering understanding and stimulating interest in the complex and interesting field of economics and strategy. It holds seminars and workshops on topics of current interest and their implications on business. It typically invites top economists in the country from the government, think tanks, and financial institutions for conducting the same.

Jagriti

The Jagriti Club[58] conducts events such as Soothing Souls - A Blanket Distribution Drive for the underprivileged, Blood Donation drives, Joy of Giving Week - dedicated to the donation of clothes and shoes to the poor, NGO Visits - organised once every trimester, Sapling and Tree Plantation Drives- A green initiative for a healthier environment, Night Walks - To sensitise people towards the harsh realities of life.

Sports Club

The Sports Club[59] works towards providing a healthy and rejuvenating environment to the students by organising various sports events. It also tries to imbibe social responsibility by organising social events with the help of other concerned clubs and non-profit organisations. It organises events like ‘Spardha’, the annual intra-college sports fest, ‘SANGAM’, the mini marathon, ‘Volleyball Premier League’ and ‘Table Tennis Grand Prix’.

International Relations Committee

The International Relations Committee[60] is the face of IMI, New Delhi for the International Exchange Program. The committee works towards building new collaborations and fostering new tie-ups with universities and institutes around the world. It liaises with the student exchange committees of all the partner institutes to keep track of various developments. The objective is to keep all the students of IMI, New Delhi informed about the various courses being offered in the partner institutes. The committee also takes the responsibility of providing the outbound students with all the required information regarding their accommodation and scholarships abroad.

Residential Affairs Council

The Residential Affairs Council or RAC,[61] as it is popularly known, helps address students’ grievances and voice them to the Management. It works towards arranging special meals for festivals, various celebrations and also frequently revising the Menu Card in the regular course.

Campus Events

The events at institute include Conventus, the annual management conclave organised in the month of August[62] and Kritva, an annual cultural festival held in the month of October with pan-India participation from all the top B-schools of the country.[63][64][65]

Conventus

Conventus is an yearly conclave that acts as a converging point of industry experts across business disciplines and management leaders of India. The event provides a platform for the academicians, industry leaders and students to share and discuss on themes of imminent relevance to the corporate world. The event includes various summits in the fields of finance, marketing, operations, HR, economics, information management and entrepreneurship held in three consecutive days. The theme for Conventus' 14 was based on "Sustenance and Growth in VUCA[66] times - The road ahead for Corporate India". The event was inaugurated by S. Y. Siddiqui, Chief Mentor, Maruti Suzuki, India.[67]

Rabindranath Tagore's Dance drama "Chitrangada" being performed by PadmaShree Ranjana Gauhar at Kritva'14

Kritva

Kritva is the annual cultural festival of IMI New Delhi. It is the ultimate carnival that showcases the talent versatility of the student community. The 72-hour fest has a plethora of events in both cultural and management forms ranging from case study presentations to fashion shows, management quizzes to street plays, strategy games to Indian Classical Dance. It is one of the most participated B-school events in north India. The theme for Kritva '14 was "Redefining India". Kritva'14 witnessed a footfall of around 3500-4000 participants.[68]

E-Merge

E-Merge is an entrepreneurship summit organised by IMI, New Delhi. Its first chapter was organised in December 2015 which focused on the third wave of e-commerce boom in India, e-retailing. The event featured various speakers from the e-commerce industry who spoke about their entrepreneurial journeys. Some of the speakers who came down to the campus were Abhinay Choudhari (Co-Founder, BigBasket),[69] Navneet Singh (Co-Founder, PepperTap),[70] Raghav Verma (Co-Founder, Chaayos),[71] K. Vaitheeswaran (Founder, Indiaplaza - India's first e-commerce website)[72] and Kunal Shah (Founder, FreeCharge).[73][74][75][76]

Alumni

IMI alumni have gone into business and academia as well as in governmental and non-governmental organisations. A number of alumni are in varied industry segments, while others are in public service including a few members of Indian Parliament. IMI alumni are also in academia including in Ivy League colleges in the US. The IMI Alumni Association is called 'Achievers' and has regional chapters in New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai.

Admission and Placements

Admissions for IMI, New Delhi are conducted through Common Admission Test (CAT). The Institute also accepts Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores for foreign students and non-resident Indian students.[77] Apart from the test scores, candidates are also evaluated in past academic performances in graduation, class XII & X, extempore speaking, psychometric test, essay writing and personal interview, besides other qualitative parameters for admission shortlists.[78] The occasion of the Inauguration Ceremony for PGDM 2014 was attended by Manoj Kohli.[79] IMI, New Delhi usually holds its final placement process between the months of November and January. Summer internship placement processes are conducted from September onwards.

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